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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
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The City Commission of the .City of Sanford, Florida met in Special Meeting on
Wednesday, September 2, 1992 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City
Hall, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
City ~urricane Assistance.
City Manager reported that relative to fax dated August 31, 1992, from Michael J.
Robert, FCCMA President, requesting assistance in providing construction materials, equipment
and volunteers, to repair roofs of approximately 500 City employees through out the Miami
area, he was prepared to recommend that the City provide seven to eight individuals for two
to three days plus available equipment/supplies, however, said project has fallen by the
wayside.
Police Chief Steve Harriett reported that the Police Department has been receiving
donated items ranging from non-perishable food to tires, that volunteers are scheduled to
leave tomorrow for the Miami area, that they will meet with North Miami Beach Police
Department representatives and deliver the tires to Homestead, and make four other stops
within the south Florida area, to deliver items to areas that have not yet been reached.
Further, communication operators are currently being staffed from other jurisdictions around
the state, that there will be a need for replacements after September 12, 1992, and that the
Seminole County Sheriff's Department has dispatched nine deputies. Chief Harriett
recommended that the City provide two communication operators for at least one week. Also,
lodging accommodations have been offered for said individuals. Further, due to existing
issues and challenges, the City cannot spare any police officers at this time.
Additionally, it may be necessary to provide escort services from time-to-time, for delivery
of certain items.
Fire Chief Tom Hickson reported that Altamonte Springs will be supplying one heavy
duty rescue truck, and has requested that the City of Sanford provide a back-up engine and
three to four personnel, for a minimum of two weeks. Chief Hickson recommended that the
Commission authorize same.
Public Works Director Jerry Herman reported that the City could provide two crews,
and various types of equipment and construction materials. Further, said crews could
probably rebuild two roofs a day, however, a greater impact might be realized if only
temporary repairs were done.
Commissioner Howell moved to authorize Staff. to proceed with the roof repair
initiative; to provide fire/rescue backup as recommended by Fire Chief; two Police Department
communication operators as recommended by Police Chief, and/or any additional assistance as
deemed necessary/appropriate by City Manager, with the City of Sanford remaining the number
one priority. Seconded by Commissioner McClanahan and carried by the vote of the Commission
as follows:
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Special Meeting
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September 2:
1992
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Commissioner McClanahan Aye
Commissioner Howell Aye
City Employees on Military Leave in the Miami area due to "Hurricane Andrew".
City Manager reported that there are City employees on military leave in the Miami
"Hurricane Andrew" area, and to insure that they receive paychecks at the appropriate time,
for up to seventeen (17) days, as required by Florida Statutes, absent information to the
contrary, said paychecks will be provided to the employee's spouse if designated as
beneficiary on their insurance policy. Further, should those employees remain in Miami for
longer than seventeen (17) days, the individuals will have the option of receiving full or
partial accrued City leave on the books, to supplement their military pay, and that the
Commission may want to consider providing supplemental pay.
The Commission directed City Manager to send a letter to Mayor Evers, President,
Florida League of Cities and to FEMA, advising him of the actions taken by the City
Commission today.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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